Entries Now Open for Summer Send-Off Festival of Sport

Entries for the 2012 Summer Send-Off Festival of Sport are now open at www.summersendoff.co.nz.  This is set to be a fantastic weekend of sport around the Wanaka region from Friday 24th – Sunday 26th February 2012.

After the success of our inaugural event in 2011 we’re looking forward to welcoming many more cyclists, multisporters and triathletes to the Summer Send-Off 2012. We’ve made a few changes to the format to encourage even more people to have a go.

First up, on Friday night it’s the Wanaka Mitre 10 Criterium in downtown Wanaka. For 2012 we’ve included a D grade category so those of you who enjoyed watching the action last year but thought the pace looked a little brisk can give it a try. The D grade is perfect for anyone having their first try at criterium racing or who prefers a more sedate pace.

The long standing Outside Sports Alpine Classic will once again take place on Saturday morning. This popular 140km road cycling race takes riders on a scenic journey from Queenstown to Wanaka via the Crown Range. If you don’t fancy tackling New Zealand’s highest State Highway by yourself, why not enter as part of a team?

The Summer Send-Off 4 Hour Mountain Bike Race on Saturday afternoon will see some hot racing around the awesome Dean’s Bank Track. Tackle the 12km laps as an individual or in teams of two-four.

Sunday 26th February will be an action-packed, fun-filled day with your choice of the Wanaka Medical Centre Long Course Triathlon, the Summer Send-Off Aqua Terra, or the MT Outdoors Multisport Race. Experience nature’s own playground at its best as you swim/kayak, run and bike your way around one of the world’s most picturesque courses. Individual and team options are available.

Once all the hard work is done it’s time to relax with a cold drink and tasty BBQ at the Edgewater Sunday Session. One of Wanaka’s premier locations, Edgewater Resort is situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka. What better place to relax and tell-tales of the weekend’s exploits?

For entries and more information on the Summer Send-Off 2012 go to www.summersendoff.co.nz. Enter soon and make the most of early-bird pricing.